Scrub Tech - Des Plaines, Illinois

Join a dynamic surgical team specializing in orthopedic and spine procedures at a busy operating room located in Des Plaines, IL. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care within a fast-paced surgical environment. Ideal candidates are surgical technologists ready to support surgeons and nurses through every stage of the operation, ensuring safety and efficiency.

Location Overview: Des Plaines is a vibrant suburb known for its excellent transport links, diverse community, and access to urban amenities while maintaining a welcoming small-town feel. Its convenient location near major highways and Chicago O’Hare International Airport makes it a great base for healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Perform scrub person duties during surgical procedures, focused on orthopedic and spine surgeries.
• Prepare and dispense instruments, equipment, and supplies required for each operation.
• Conduct thorough counts of instruments, needles, sharps, and sponges, ensuring safety and accountability.
• Handle specimens with care.
• Assist with dressing or casting patients and facilitate safe patient transfers.
• Support decontamination and reprocessing efforts as assigned.
• Maintain operating room inventory and surgical carts.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician program or equivalent; new graduates are welcome.
• Current American Heart Association CPR certification.
• National certification from the Association of Surgical Technologists is preferred but not required.
• Previous orthopedic/spine operating room experience is a plus; training will be provided.

Schedule:

• Full-time, primarily day shifts (7am-3:30pm) with flexibility for 10 or 12-hour shifts.
• On-call weekend and holiday rotation.

This contract position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage options, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, paid parking, a health savings account (HSA), retirement plans, and holiday pay.

If you are committed to supporting surgical teams in delivering outstanding patient care and seek a flexible, well-supported work environment, apply today to take the next step in your surgical technologist career.

Compensation for this position ranges from $18.22 to $30.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.